On a per capita basis, the public debt of the United States amounts to approximately ____ for every man, woman and child living in the United States in 2009.

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In 2009, the public debt of the United States on a per capita basis was approximately $40,000 for every man, woman, and child living in the United States. This figure is derived by dividing the total public debt by the population of the United States at that time.

On a Per Capita Basis, the Public Debt of the United